Questions About Hot Weather Hoodies

[Captain Phil]

Summer temperatures here in Central Florida are running in the mid to high 90s.   I see TV anglers fishing in long sleeve hoodies that I assume are protection against UV rays?   I have have heard these shirts are not hot and some are designed to keep you cool.  Most seem to be made of polyester, which doesn't sound that cool to me.  Any feedback? 

[casts_by_fly]

I have one. Light athletic material, very breathable. Is it as cool as a tshirt? Maybe not always but the sun bearing down on you bakes your skin after a while and makes you hotter yet. Also great for bugs. 

[BassCats]

They keep you cool if you sweat a lot. they keep cool by being damp with sweat. or you can pour water on you with shirt on and they stay damp for a bit. they do dry fast so have to do it multiple times a day. I wish a company would make them out of light weight Lenin or Cotton becuase I have an allergic reaction to the nylon. I have lived with the allergy most of life, first realized in Army with Polypropylene. But older I get the worse the allergy gets and will have to go back to the old fashion round hats with towels hanging off back. Same with all my favorite fishing shirts that I love because most of them have at least 50% nylon. Going to have to spend the $$$ on Lenin but the problem with Lenin is that it doesn't protect against UV rays as well. I love the lightweight hood but it just doesn't work with my allergy to nylon. 

[looking45]

The most important thing is they keep the sun off you. Two of my friends have had cancer taken off their arms and faces because they didn’t cover up/worry about the sun. There’s no need to buy the expensive ones that have logos on them. Amazon has them for under $20. Some also have built in masks and holes in the sleeves for your thumbs, to keep the sleeves down on your arms. I order mine one size larger than normal so I’ll more room when casting. Get in the habit of wearing one

[SAL321]

I have several on the Columbia PFG and AFTCO. I don't go fishing without it . I used to used a buff but rarely anymore. Keep the sun off the back of the neck and ears. If you wear a hat it's even better.

[Susky River Rat]

I wear Columbia ones and love them. I have tried cheaper brands and they are def hotter than a t shirt. Colombia do not really feel like you are wearing much and I do not feel any hotter than wearing a t shirt. 

[Choporoz]

I have Columbia PFG and HUK, and like both.  The HUK  breath a little better and don't feel quite as hot as  Columbia. 

[BrianMDTX]

I just bought a Columbia PFG Solar Stream hoodie yesterday and wore it today (high of 94°). Very lightweight. I really like it. 

[PhishLI]

4 hours ago, Captain Phil said:

 I see TV anglers fishing in long sleeve hoodies that I assume are protection against UV rays?   I have have heard these shirts are not hot and some are designed to keep you cool. 

Buy UPF 50 rated types in the lightest color possible like white or titanium. Very light greys too. This makes a big difference in comfort under high sun.

[txchaser]

5 hours ago, Captain Phil said:

Summer temperatures here in Central Florida are running in the mid to high 90s.   I see TV anglers fishing in long sleeve hoodies that I assume are protection against UV rays?   I have have heard these shirts are not hot and some are designed to keep you cool.  Most seem to be made of polyester, which doesn't sound that cool to me.  Any feedback? 

 

I'm in comically hot texas. These shirts will change your (hot weather) life. 

 

Huk Icon X is A+

Huk A1A is good if you have consistent wind, but I think the Icon is cooler when it is more still. 

 

My recent favorite is the Anetik. Both their shirts are the same but for a pocket and thumb loops. I usually have some breeze, and the thumb loops and integrated hoodie are nice. 

 

So far Simms are great but not for this kind of heat. 

 

The two biggest technical difference-makers 1) does it have some sort of active cooling dot material; this stuff really works 2) is it ventilated or thin enough to pass the breeze through. 

 

[FishTank]

Try a Patagonia Capilene Hoody. It works great. I wore it today in about 85 degree temps. My buddy that had on a cotton t-shirt was baked. He kept staring like there was something wrong with me and asking "Why aren't you sweating?". I told him it was the shirt. He still can't believe a long sleeve shirt is cooler than a cotton one. 

 

Another key is a cooling rag and a big, goofy, but good, hat. I wore this guy today and it did a good job of keeping the sun off. Just added a little cold water to it from time to time and I was good to go.

 

 

 

[RRocket]

My favorite sun hoodie is by Outdoor Research, but the cost is prohibitive.

 

But I have been using a very good one sourced on Amazon that ticks the boxes for me. Hood, mask, vented along arms and flank, nice material and priced right at $30. I layer as needed under it. I wear the same thing in the fall, just with a merino base.

 

I'd recommend.

https://a.co/d/472CcBM

 

And I second the recommendation for a good hat. I choose what is widely regarded as one of the best sun hats by most serious outdoor sites. Its packable, it's lightweight, it breathes, keeps the sun off my face and neck, it's quality, has glasses keepers,  etc etc Having used it the last couple of years this is an exceptional piece of gear. While the style is a bit odd, it's not enough to discourage me from wearing it. I consider this a legit piece of performance gear. I perform better with it on. This is a never leave home without piece of gear for me now.

 

https://sundayafternoons.ca/collections/mens/products/ultra-adventure-hat?variant=41558386966701

 

As seen in the picture below from a couple of days ago, it's a combo I wear often! 

[Mike L]

11 hours ago, Choporoz said:

I have Columbia PFG and HUK, and like both.  The HUK  breath a little better and don't feel quite as hot as  Columbia. 

I do also and agree. 
The Huk shirt has the built in mask and cut out for the thumbs but don’t need it when wearing gloves. 
 

It’s all in the material you buy. 
The hood is nice when going way back and get attacked by bugs. 
Completely covers your neck obviously without having to adjust it and the added protection over a hat is always a good thing. 

 

 

Mike

[PourMyOwn]

A lot of good info in this thread, I'll second all of the good things said about Columbia and Huk. 

 

I grabbed a couple of Hanes' sun shirts on Amazon and they are great for yard work and general around the house activities.  But they're a far cry from the name brands for staying cool. 

[casts_by_fly]

https://www.academy.com/p/magellan-outdoors-mens-pro-angler-gaiter-hoodie-130550721?sku=gray-light-01-xxx-large&ref_src=kibo_recs&icid=pdp_rec_YMALbyColor
 

this is the one I’ve been wearing the past two years. It’s still like new. And on clearance if you are the right size and color. I love the neck gaiter. It’s loose fit and cool as a turtleneck and covers the back of my neck. If it’s chilly I can pull it up.  When the sun is baking or the bugs are awful I pull it up to my chin and throw the hood over. I also use the zipper chest pocket all the time for my phone or keys. 

[Captain Phil]

Thanks for the input.  I am not allergic to any materials that I know of.  As I got older, the heat seems to bother me more.  It sucks the energy right out of me.  I had a cancer removed from the top of my head a few years ago and it wasn't pleasant (see below).  This what happens when you fish for 60 years.  Now, I am completely bald and have been coating myself with sun screen.  I do have a big floppy hat.  I have been wearing my old light weight long sleeve guide shirts, but they don't seem to be as cool as these new shirts.  I am definitely going to try these new shirts. 

 

[RRocket]

2 hours ago, Captain Phil said:

  I had a cancer removed from the top of my head a few years ago and it wasn't pleasant (see below).  This what happens when you fish for 60 years.  Now, I am completely bald and have been coating myself with sun screen.  I 

 

 

I wish you all the best in your recovery.

 

My dad is in the exact same situation...except he's not going to make it.

 

Today is the last Fathers Day I'll have with him

 

The sun doesn't play around, friends. Please protect yourself appropriately.

[Captain Phil]

1 hour ago, RRocket said:

I wish you all the best in your recovery.  My dad is in the exact same situation...except he's not going to make it.

 

I am sorry to hear about your father.  This photo was taken some time ago.   I have completely healed and my cancer has not returned.  The spot on my head was about the size of a pencil eraser.   The surgeon had to make a large circle cut so the hole would heal.  It looked and hurt like hell, but now you can't tell I had surgery.  Skin cancer is no joke.  My wife is very fair and they are always cutting her up.  Back when we were kids, we never used sunscreen and now we are paying the price.  

[Dye99]

The men that influenced me into fishing at a young age all, one after the other dealt with skin cancer.

So I wear the hooded shirts when Im fishing. Every time.

 

I like aftco and Columbia but the best, most lightweight and coolest versions for me are Simms.

Stay nice and cool. With the addition of good sunglasses and lightweight fishing pants I can be on the water all day in direct sunlight and feel refreshed at the end of the day.

[RRocket]

56 minutes ago, Dye99 said:

The men that influenced me into fishing at a young age all, one after the other dealt with skin cancer.

So I wear the hooded shirts when Im fishing. Every time.

 

I like aftco and Columbia but the best, most lightweight and coolest versions for me are Simms.

Stay nice and cool. With the addition of good sunglasses and lightweight fishing pants I can be on the water all day in direct sunlight and feel refreshed at the end of the day.

Exactly.

 

This is what I mean when I call it legit performance gear. You stay cooler and more comfortable which means you can better focus on the fishing...and possibly fish even longer. 

 

Not to mention keeping your skin safer.

 

Truly worth the investment. 

[GReb]

I’ve had better luck with the pricier ones for sure. The Magellan one I have will make you sweat your butt off and break out in heat bumps. Buy Columbia, HUK, AFTCO, etc and you’ll be cool all day (well technically nothing will keep you cool right now). My personal favorite is a North Face though. 

[Bluebasser86]

I wear a sun shirt with the gaiter every time I go. It's cooler than a T-shirt and I wear zero sun screen, which contains all kinds of harmful chemicals, as a result of how covered up I can get with all the sun protective gear I wear. Mine are Magellan shirts from Academy. 

[gim]

I tried one of the long sleeve HUK versions and I didn't care for it.  I do like their short sleeve versions though.

 

I would never put myself out there in scalding heat and sun for an all day outing anyways.  I can't tolerate it.  A few hours in the morning or evening is the most I can do and if its gonna be nasty hot, I don't even consider going.  I'll just wait until conditions are more bearable.

 

I can't do gloves either.  I lose my sense of feeling when I am holding and operating a rod n reel.  Same way when I hunt.  I much prefer to hold the rifle or shotgun bare handed, even in near freezing temps.

 

 

[DaubsNU1]

@Bluebasser86, I agree. No sunscreen for me...chemicals.

 

I do wear Shelta wide brim hat, and long sleeve every time I'm on the water. Add a buff at times. Have a mix of Huk and inexpensive Amazon shirts...they all seem to work well for me.

 

Like @gimruis I don't wear gloves. If it's really cold in the spring, I put on a pair of fishing gloves...but don't like it one bit.

 

My fingers get really cold when in the duck blind or chasing deer. Must have gotten some frost-bite in my earlier days. I often throw some hand-warmers in with the gloves. When it comes time to shoot, the trigger glove comes off.

[MN Fisher]

Only integrated UPF shirt/gaiter/hood I've got is an off brand...so I'm not too trusting - wife got it off Amazon.

 

My normal clothing is either a Columbia or HUK crew-neck, long-sleeve shirt (UPF 50), my boonie hat, khaki cargo pants, and SPF 50 sunscreen on the back of my hands.

 

I've got gloves, but only occasionally wear them as even in mild temps (upper 50s/low 60s) they make my hands sweat something fierce.